Brussels-Sana
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today warned of the negative impact of new investments in coal, oil and gas on climate change, as rich nations race for fossil fuels.
"The energy crisis, exacerbated by the current situation in Ukraine, has seen a precipitous increase in demand for fossil fuels by major economies," Guterres said, adding that "new funding for fossil fuel exploration and production infrastructure is illusory and will exacerbate global problems." related to pollution and climate change.
In the wake of the Russian special operation in Ukraine, some countries started to buy more fossil fuels or invest in new oil and gas fields to support their energy supplies.
Scientists say global carbon dioxide emissions must be nearly halved by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050 in order to avoid the worst effects of climate change.
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